Shell profits plunge in second-quarterLower earnings follow slump in oil and gas prices globally. Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.2% to $66 billion in MaySales at supermarkets and grocery stores gained 1.4%. Consumer spending to soften in second half of 2023: Canadian Chamber of Commerce People expected to cut back on discretionary purchases. Canada's inflation rate tumbles to 2.8%, but economists warn inflation fight not over Food prices high, as gas prices fall. C-store IQ: 2023 Purchasing Report Your 2023 Purchasing Report: Understanding what's in the bag. Five things to know about Canada's new wage fixing and no poaching prohibitions New rules prohibiting wage-fixing kicked in on Friday to protect employees. Retail sales rose 1.1% in April to $65.9 billion: StatsCan Gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way. 'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending is strong: Report The Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending; retail sales have cooled slightly. The froyo market is heating up Companies are betting big on the growing frozen desserts market. Most Canadians plan to shop local this Canada Day: Survey New RCC survey looks at Canadian shopping intentions for the Nation’s birthday. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last